JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2022

The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee Clinical Guidelines are the essential resource for paramedics, providing a comprehensive overview of the principal areas they may encounter and supporting them in providing excellent patient care. This 2022 edition has been updated with the latest evidence and developments in clinical practice, including guidelines on Acute Behavioural Disturbance, Alcohol use-disorders, Low Back Pain (Non-Traumatic), Patients with Communication Difficulties, Steroid-Dependent patients, and Vascular Emergencies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 624 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Class Publishing Ltd

The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee Clinical Guidelines are an invaluable resource for paramedics, combining expert advice with practical guidance. Written specifically for the ambulance paramedic role, these guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the principle areas they may encounter, supporting them in delivering excellent patient care. This 2022 edition has been extensively updated with the latest evidence and developments in clinical practice, including key reviews of guidelines within the Resuscitation and Special Situations sections, as well as updates to Maternity guidelines such as Care of the Newborn and Newborn Life Support. While medicine guidelines have been removed from the main document, they are readily accessible on the JRCALC apps, iCPG, and JRCALC Plus, where they are regularly updated to ensure that clinicians have access to the most up-to-date guidance.

The 2022 JRCALC Clinical Guidelines cover a wide range of topics, including:

Acute Behavioural Disturbance: This guideline provides practical advice on managing patients with acute behavioral disturbances, such as aggression, agitation, and psychosis.

Alcohol Use-Disorders: This guideline offers guidance on assessing and managing patients with alcohol use disorders, including alcohol withdrawal and intoxication.

Low Back Pain (Non-Traumatic): This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of non-traumatic low back pain, including pain relief, exercise, and referral.

Patients with Communication Difficulties: This guideline offers practical strategies for communicating with patients who have communication difficulties, such as hearing loss, speech impairment, or cognitive impairment.

Steroid-Dependent Patients: This guideline provides guidance on managing patients who are dependent on steroids, including monitoring for side effects and tapering off medication.

Vascular Emergencies: This guideline provides comprehensive advice on managing patients with vascular emergencies, including stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral artery disease.

In addition to the guidelines, the JRCALC apps also offer medicine information and updates to guidelines as required. The JRCALC apps contain the complete and most current information, making them an essential tool for paramedics in their daily practice.

By combining expert advice with practical guidance, the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee Clinical Guidelines provide paramedics with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver excellent patient care in a variety of clinical settings. These guidelines are an invaluable resource for all paramedics, and their continued use and development will help to improve the quality of care provided to patients across the UK.

Weight: 2346g
Dimension: 211 x 297 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801610230